Beneil Dariush went into the bout looking to extend his seven-fight winning run against Mateusz Gamrot on the main card at UFC 280.
UFC 280: Beneil Dariush vs. Mateusz Gamrot
Round 1
Gamrot opened with a straight right and tried to get a takedown. Gamrot gets a single leg before the two get into a scramble. Dariush has a leg lock but Gamrot gets away and is on the back. Leg kick from Dariush. Gamrot counters a kick by grappling and gets Dariush down. Dariush and Gamrot in a scramble on the ground. They get back up and Gamrot gets his back. Takedown attempt by Gamrot stopped by Dariush. Back up on the feet.
Round 2
Gamrot tries a takedown but doesn’t get it. Dariush trading quick 1-2s. He’s working off the jab. Nice knee by Dariush as Gamrot goes for a takedown. Gamrot gets a leg and holds on to it. Nice takedown feint by Gamrot draws a big reaction from Dariush. Big left from Dariush. Good combination by Dariush. Dariush on the outside landing good strikes. Gamrot pins him against the cage to get a takedown but the buzzer calls an end to the round.
Round 3
Garrot feints a punch and goes for a takedown. Dariush counters him and catches him with a head kick on the way out. Body shot by Dariush. Gamrot with a high striking output. Gamrot with a feint and a takedown. Dariush controlling the underhooks and gets up again. Dariush is on the outside staying composed. Dariush lands a massive left that sent Gamrot down to the canvas. Gamrot goes for a takedown and survives. Dariush connects with a big left and Gamrot goes for a takedown. The two scramble before getting to their feet.
Official Result: Beneil Dariush defeats Mateusz Gamrot via unanimous decision.
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Three rounds in the books! Decision's up next for @BeneilDariush and @Gamer_MMA #UFC280 pic.twitter.com/Tq8wLYvFHj
— UFC (@ufc) October 22, 2022
Unanimous for @BeneilDariush! 👏
He takes the W over Gamrot at #UFC280 pic.twitter.com/0zbFk9N1TI
— UFC (@ufc) October 22, 2022
